NHL and NHL Players Association to bring back World Cup of HockeyThe tournament was last played in Canada in 2016NHL pushes back resumption of season to Tuesday at the earliestThe league paused all games through Christmas Day with the hope of resuming play MondayNational Hockey League declares that its players will not be competing in BeijingNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman: “We look forward to Olympic participation in 2026.” Tampa Bay Lightning’s Hedman: “It’s a bummer for us, you don’t know if you will get another chance.”NHL won’t send players to Beijing 2022 Games due to COVID-19 concernsTo date the league has postponed 50 games due to COVID-19 issues, and has paused the season through ChristmasNational Hockey League hits pause on the season beginning Wednesday and lasting through Christmas DayTwo games are currently scheduled for Tuesday night, though seven others have been postponed due to COVID-19 concernsNational Hockey League players will take part at Beijing 2022 Winter OlympicsThe NHL, NHL Players’ Association, and International Ice Hockey Federation have reached an agreement for the return of NHL professionals to the Winter Olympics after the league did not release players for PyeongChang 2018.NHL players returning to Winter Olympics for Beijing 2022, though Covid could play spoilerAfter missing out at PyeongChang 2018, the world’s best ice hockey players will be a part of the tournament in February, pandemic permitting.German ice hockey leader Franz Reindl pursues IIHF presidencyThree-time Olympian and 1976 bronze medalist with West Germany believes worldwide hockey family can be better united. Says sport is getting faster, but can always be improvedTop Story Replay: IOC President Wants NHL Players in the Olympics(ATR) The NHL owners and players are in agreement but a deal must still be reached with IOC and other stakeholders.IOC President Wants NHL Players in the Olympics(ATR) The NHL owners and players are in agreement but a deal must still be reached with IOC and other stakeholders.VER MÁS